Update... Prothe turbo kit is still holding up with no problems. Its been well over a year and about 9,000 miles.I did switch the TDI intake for a 1.6 TD intake a few months ago to see if I could tell any difference.I think the TDI intake makes a little more power, so I may go back to that.I just ordered a MBC so I can take boost up a little higher.
idk how a D port intake mani will make more power on oval ports..doesnt even sound remotely possible..
Quote from: 81 vw pu on July 26, 2011, 03:27:51 pmUpdate... Prothe turbo kit is still holding up with no problems. Its been well over a year and about 9,000 miles.I did switch the TDI intake for a 1.6 TD intake a few months ago to see if I could tell any difference.I think the TDI intake makes a little more power, so I may go back to that.I just ordered a MBC so I can take boost up a little higher.idk how a D port intake mani will make more power on oval ports..doesnt even sound remotely possible..
Are you still using the NA pump? How well does that work... just run it rich till you hit boost?
OP, did you use the TDI gasket? I would blend ports if I was you to reduce turbulence and add a better flow path.
Quote from: jseeley on July 27, 2011, 05:26:43 pmAre you still using the NA pump? How well does that work... just run it rich till you hit boost?Yes I'm still using the na pump, with gov mod (shimmed 2 washers), lighter advance spring, and fuel screw turned in about 1-1/2 turns right now.Lots of smoke, even on 8 lbs boost, most of the time I set the fuel screw at 1/2 turn in to control smoke/EGT's.
Quote from: 81 vw pu on July 27, 2011, 05:43:02 pmQuote from: jseeley on July 27, 2011, 05:26:43 pmAre you still using the NA pump? How well does that work... just run it rich till you hit boost?Yes I'm still using the na pump, with gov mod (shimmed 2 washers), lighter advance spring, and fuel screw turned in about 1-1/2 turns right now.Lots of smoke, even on 8 lbs boost, most of the time I set the fuel screw at 1/2 turn in to control smoke/EGT's.crank up your boost.. it works wonders.im running ~16psi on my engine, and it only smokes till the turbo spools. the second the boost gauge is movin, the smoke is disappearing..my pumps cranked up, gov mod'd, all that happy stuff (n/a pump)
First of all i'd like to say hello and thanks for all the information i've got from reading on this forum. This is a tdi setup that i purchased about 1-1/2 years ago before i came across this forum. ( and yes its from proth). Here are a few pics or my 81 vw pu 1.6 na to td build. I've been gathering parts for over a year to put a tdi turbo setup on a 1.6 na. i'm just mocking everything up now on a spare 1.6 and then i will transfer it to my pu.
Quote from: 81 vw pu on May 02, 2010, 01:10:20 amFirst of all i'd like to say hello and thanks for all the information i've got from reading on this forum. This is a tdi setup that i purchased about 1-1/2 years ago before i came across this forum. ( and yes its from proth). Here are a few pics or my 81 vw pu 1.6 na to td build. I've been gathering parts for over a year to put a tdi turbo setup on a 1.6 na. i'm just mocking everything up now on a spare 1.6 and then i will transfer it to my pu.I'm curious to know how it works for you.
Cool dude. Isn't it fun playing with these engines and pumps.Yes, get the intercooler piped in and you'll be impressed with the results.Glad to see your conversion is still ticking along well. Keep us all posted with your results.